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Sarah, hello.

Hey, Satchy.

Okay, so a lot of times the people we cover on this show are not household names.

But the subject of today's episode absolutely is, I think she might be one of the most famous people on the planet.

Sarah, what are your thoughts on Martha Stewart?

It's complicated because I do think she has some of the best recipes and like they're always going to be good.

But also, I have a feeling she's a little bit evil.

Okay, you know what?

That's a good assessment.

Well, you might think you know everything about the reigning domestic queen, and I happen

to know that you have eaten at her restaurant in Vegas.

You talk about it all the time.

But trust me, when I tell you, there are so many strange and surprising details in this

story and so many things I didn't

know about the saga of her insider trading scandal, including three people who are essential to it,

a power broker, his lowly assistant, and New York's original pharma bro.

It's June 25, 2002, and Martha Stewart stands behind a kitchen counter on the set of CBS's The Early Show.

She's 60 years old and dressed in her preppyest pink button-up.

Her trademark blonde Bob is smooth to waspy perfection, and she looks serene and controlled.

The bundle of ingredients in front of her is ready for chopping.

On today's menu, potluck salads made with chicken and cabbage.

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